Good Grief!: A 'Peanuts' Quiz

From Linus' philosophical maxims to Lucy's bossy orders, "Peanuts" is an endearing story that has pervaded the homes and hearts of readers worldwide. With its 50-year run, "Peanuts" has been dubbed the longest story ever told by one person. See how much you know about the beloved comic strip, TV specials and movie.

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Question 1 of 30

When was the first "Peanuts" comic strip published?

1950

The first "Peanuts" comic strip was published on Oct. 2, 1950, when Charles Schulz was just 27.

1952

1949

Question 2 of 30

What did Charles Schulz dislike about the comic?

It was colorized.

the name "Peanuts"

According to the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Schulz didn't like the name of the strip. He wanted to call it "Good Ol' Charlie Brown," but a person at the syndicate selected "Peanuts" instead.

Snoopy wasn't able to talk.

Question 3 of 30

This superstar singer was once the voice of Sally Brown.

Madonna

Fergie

Fergie, aka Stacey Ferguson, was the voice of Sally Brown for TV specials and "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show" from 1984 to 1985.

Taylor Swift

Question 4 of 30

Did Charlie Brown ever kick the football in the comic strip?

yes

Charlie Brown never kicked the football while Lucy held it, but in a 1956 comic strip, he kicked it while Schroeder held it.

no

Question 5 of 30

How many newspapers has Peanuts appeared in?

1,200

2,600

After Charles Schulz died in 2000, Peanuts was reportedly printed in 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries in 21 languages.

1,500

Question 6 of 30

How many siblings does Snoopy have?

six

seven

Snoopy has seven siblings, but only five appear in the "Peanuts" comic strip — Spike, Belle, Marbles, "Ugly" Olaf and Andy. In the 1991 animated special "Snoopy’s Reunion," Snoopy’s other two siblings are named: Molly and Rover.

nine

Question 7 of 30

What is Charlie Brown's father's profession?

barber

Charlie Brown's dad is a barber, just like Charles Schulz's father.

salesman

accountant

Question 8 of 30

Snoopy's noises and Woodstock's chirpings in "The Peanuts Movie" are recycled from original recordings of whose voice?

Jean Schulz

Bill Melendez

The late animator, director and producer Bill Melendez was the voice behind Snoopy and Woodstock. "The Peanuts Movie" animators said Melendez originally recorded the voices slowly and deeply, then the recordings were sped up to achieve the sounds we now know.

Charles Schulz

Question 9 of 30

What computer animation company worked on "The Peanuts Movie"?

Blue Sky Studios

"The Peanuts Movie" is the 10th movie for Blue Sky Studios, which also produced "Ice Age" and "Rio."

Pixar

DreamWorks

Question 10 of 30

Who is Snoopy's World War I flying nemesis in "The Peanuts Movie" and in the "Peanuts" comic strip?

Flying Ace

Red Baron

The Red Baron (aka Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen) is the main antagonist in Snoopy's battles as the World War I Flying Ace.

Joe Cool

Question 11 of 30

This "Peanuts" character first appeared in 1966 but was not named until four years later.

Woodstock

Woodstock's name wasn't revealed until the early 1970s, after the 1969 Woodstock music festival.

Marcie

Pigpen

Question 12 of 30

Which characters are in the Beagle Scouts?

Snoopy, Woodstock and a slew of his bird friends

The Beagle Scouts include Snoopy, Woodstock and their other bird friends Wilson, Conrad, Olivier, Harriet, Bill and Raymond.

Snoopy and his siblings

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Woodstock

Question 13 of 30

Which of Snoopy's siblings has appeared most frequently in the comic strip and TV specials?

Andy

Marbles

Spike

Since he first appeared on Aug. 13, 1975, Spike, Snoopy's skinny brother who lives in the desert, has been a prominent character of "Peanuts."

Question 14 of 30

What was the name of Snoopy, his parents and his siblings' home until they were sold to their owners?

Daisy Hill Puppy Farm

The Daisy Hill Puppy Farm was first mentioned in the May 4, 1965, "Peanuts" comic strip.

Beagle Bay House

Puppy Palace

Question 15 of 30

What are some of Snoopy's favorite foods?

root beer and pizza

Snoopy loves root beer and pizza and despises cotton candy.

cotton candy and popcorn

toast and butter

Question 16 of 30

Which character seems to be one of the smartest?

Peppermint Patty

Linus

Despite being one of the youngest kids and carrying a security blanket, Linus sometimes acts as a philosopher and theologian, often quoting the Bible.

In "The Peanuts Movie," who said, "Chuck, are you trying to hold my hand, you sly dog?"

Marcie

the Little Red-Haired Girl

Peppermint Patty

Peppermint Patty, who calls Charlie Brown "Chuck," has a secret crush on Charlie, but he has no idea. She often uses reverse psychology to suggest Charlie Brown likes her.

Question 19 of 30

How many Emmy nominations did "It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" receive after it aired in 1966?

three

The holiday special was nominated for three Emmy Awards in 1967, including Outstanding Children’s Program.

two

zero

Question 20 of 30

What awards has "A Charlie Brown Christmas" received since airing in 1965?

an Emmy and a Peabody

"A Charlie Brown Christmas" debuted on CBS on Dec. 9, 1965, and won an Emmy and a Peabody Award​ in 1966.

two Emmys

three Emmys

Question 21 of 30

When was Franklin added to the "Peanuts" comic strip?

July 31, 1968

After the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, a concerned citizen urged Charles Schulz to include an African-American character in "Peanuts," and the cartoonist decided to introduce Franklin in a multi-day series that ran from July 31 to Aug. 2, 1968.

June 16, 1969

Jan. 1, 1971

Question 22 of 30

What TV special shows Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace for the first time outside the comic strip?

"A Charlie Brown Christmas"

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" was initially broadcast on Oct. 27, 1966.

"I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown"

Question 23 of 30

Snoopy, the World Famous Author, starts every story with what sentence?

"It was a dark and stormy night."

All of Snoopy's works begin with the sentence, "It was a dark and stormy night."

"I'm a world famous author."

"Curse you Red Baron!"

Question 24 of 30

Which of the following is one of Snoopy's alter egos?

World Famous Disco Dancer

The World Famous Disco Dancer first appeared in "Peanuts" on Oct. 16, 1978.

World Famous Art Critic

NFL Quarterback

Question 25 of 30

Aside from baseball, what is Schroeder's favorite sport?

ice hockey

Schroeder trades his mitt for ice skates when baseball season is over.

football

tennis

Question 26 of 30

What is Sally's nickname for Linus?

Baby Boy

Little Linus

Sweet Babboo

Sally is in love with Linus, whom she affectionately calls her "Sweet Babboo."

Question 27 of 30

Which female character often speaks out for women’s rights?

Lucy

Despite being the bossy one of the group, Lucy often speaks out on women's rights and her desire to one day be president and queen.

Marcie

Peppermint Patty

Question 28 of 30

What took place in Charles Schulz's final original daily "Peanuts" comic strip?

Charlie Brown's family moving from the neighborhood

Snoopy sitting on his doghouse at his typewriter

The final "Peanuts" strip, published on Jan. 3, 2000, featured Snoopy sitting at his typewriter and a retirement and thank you note from Schulz. The last Sunday strip was published on Feb. 13, 2000, the day after Schulz's death.

the "Peanuts" gang graduating from high school

Question 29 of 30

What is the name of the vicious cat who terrorizes Snoopy and Woodstock?

World War II

World War II is the unseen cat that lives next door with a penchant for fighting and ruining Snoopy's doghouse.

Kitten

Meow Mix

Question 30 of 30

What is minor character 5's full name?

555 95472

5's last name, 95472, is the zip code in which his family lives. 5's father changed his family members' names to numbers because he was astonished by the amount of numbers in the world and how they affect people's identities.